PixabayMaybe you’ve seen commercials for reverse mortgages.Or:Maybe you’ve heard horror stories.While you may not know much about them, you do know there are reverse mortgages, and with everything, there are goods and bads. Knowing the reverse mortgage pros and cons would go a long way in helping you make a decision.But first:You have to know what they are.Here's the truth:While it’s true there are some horror stories about reverse mortgages, … [Read more...]

North Carolina, sometimes called the Tar Heel state or the Old North State, is the U.S.’s 12th state and was admitted to the nation in the year 1789. North Carolina is the 28th largest state and the 9th most populous.North Carolina rests right on the Atlantic Ocean, and a large part of the climate of the state is coastal. The remainder is made up of mountains and highlands. Because of the diversity of terrain North Carolina offers, the state has … [Read more...]

When you think of Massachusetts, what comes to mind? You may think of American history, crab and lobster fishing, or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Massachusetts is also a state with a booming housing market.Massachusetts, known officially as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and unofficially as The Bay State, The Pilgrim State, The Puritan State, The Old Colony State, and The Baked Bean State, is the most populous state in the New … [Read more...]

Florida is the U.S.’s southernmost mainland state and is home to the country’s oldest city. Known as the Sunshine State and renowned for its beaches and beautiful ocean views, the state has quite a bit to offer economically as well.Florida is the U.S.’s 3rd most populous state and 8th most densely populated. In terms of area, the state ranks 22nd in the nation and is 65,755 square miles of varying terrain. Florida is made up of islands, swamps, … [Read more...]

Vermont is a northeastern state in the U.S. It’s located in the New England region of the country and is sometimes called The Green Mountain State.Vermont is the second smallest state by population and the sixth smallest U.S. state by area. In fact, the capital of Vermont, Montpelier, is the least populous U.S. capital. Additionally, the largest city in the state, Burlington, is the least populous city to be named the largest city of a state. But … [Read more...]

Many people are curious about what the Delaware housing market is like and about what it’s like to live in this state. In order to understand that, though, you have to first understand Delaware itself.Delaware is close to Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, making it a great place to live if you are someone who likes to travel and wants to be within easy access of other states.It also has a rich historical and cultural heritage. … [Read more...]

Utah is not a state that many people know a lot about. That’s unfortunate, though, because it’s a great place to be, and the Utah housing market is a booming one.Utah is located in the western part of the United States and is surprisingly large. In fact, it is the 13th largest state in terms of area and has a population of over 3 million.It is close to several other states, including Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, and even New Mexico, … [Read more...]

New Jersey, like much of the rest of the country, has been experiencing significant amounts of growth within its housing market.Home prices have risen over the last few years, but it is expected that the New Jersey housing market will be slowing down over the rest of 2018.
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Few states are as rich in history as Maryland. Just in case you are not familiar with this great state and/or with the Maryland housing market, you should know that this Mid-Atlantic state is bordered by many other places.It is close to Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. With so many beautiful and enriching places nearby, it’s no surprise that many people enjoy living in Maryland. This is especially true of its … [Read more...]

Many people are curious about the Connecticut housing market and what it’s like. However, it’s kind of hard to understand any of that if you don’t know much about Connecticut itself.Connecticut is located in New England and is actually the southernmost state in that area. It also tends to have a higher than average income, which makes it a prime place for buying and selling homes.It is close to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Long … [Read more...]